UPP appointing first managing director of responsible investing
The University Pension Plan has appointed Brian Minns as its first managing director of responsible investing. Prior to joining the UPP, Minns spent 10 years working…
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Caisse buying natural gas company, Ontario Teachers’ closing Enwave deal
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is taking a majority interest of Noverco and its subsidiary Energir, Quebec’s largest natural gas distribution company.…
- By: Staff
- June 9, 2021 June 11, 2021
- 08:45
British Airways appointing outsourced chief investment officer
British Airways is appointing Blackrock Inc. as outsourced chief investment officer for its two defined benefit pension plans. While many U.K.-based pensions have adopted an…
- By: Staff
- June 8, 2021 June 8, 2021
- 12:30
CLHIA elects Michael Doughty new board chair
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association has elected Michael Doughty, president and chief executive officer of Manulife Canada, as its chair. Doughty will take…
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2021 June 5, 2021
- 15:00
Starbucks connecting employees through storytelling for Asian Heritage Month and beyond
Starbucks Canada is connecting employees across the country through stories of Asian-Canadians’ contributions to the nation’s history and highlighting Pan-Asian employees’ shared personal and career…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- May 28, 2021 May 27, 2021
- 09:05
Caisse signs agreement on Indonesian infrastructure investment, acquires more shares in eyecare company
The Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec, the Indonesian Investment Authority, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and APG Asset Management have signed a memorandum…
- By: Staff
- May 27, 2021 May 27, 2021
- 12:00
Women embracing remote working during the pandemic more than men: survey
Women are more likely than men to embrace the flexibility of remote working during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a global survey by FlexJobs.…
- By: Staff
- May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021
- 08:45
Nestlé plant workers ending strike after winning benefits, pension increases
The 470 striking workers at a Nestlé Canada chocolate bar factory in Toronto are heading back to work as their union reached an agreement with…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- May 25, 2021 May 26, 2021
- 14:50
81% of employers planning to return staff to the office post-pandemic: survey
A majority (81 per cent) of North American organizations are planning for their employees to return to work onsite once the coronavirus pandemic recedes, while…
- By: Staff
- May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021
- 08:55
Manulife Financial linking executive team goals to climate action
Manulife Financial Corp. is linking its executive team goals to the company’s climate action plan, including committing to a net-zero focus by reducing emissions operationally, adopting sustainable…
- By: Staff
- May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021
- 15:00
OPSEU increasing paid sick days for employees during pandemic
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union is giving its staff more paid sick days until the end of the coronavirus pandemic or for the duration…
- By: Staff
- May 6, 2021 May 6, 2021
- 15:00
72% of Canadian pension funds considering consolidation options: survey
The majority (72 per cent) of Canadian pension funds said they’re currently focused on consolidation options that offer greater certainty they’ll be able to meet…
- By: Staff
- May 3, 2021 May 6, 2021
- 09:00
BCI developing climate-change, decision-making tools for institutional investors
The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is partnering with the University of Victoria-led Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions to co-develop decision-making tools and frameworks for…
- By: Staff
- April 28, 2021 April 28, 2021
- 09:00
How should investors interpret the recent rise in interest rates?
United States 10-year bond yields have risen substantially from their lows of 0.50 per cent last summer, hitting 1.6 per cent by late February. Canadian…
- By: Catherine Heath
- March 18, 2021 April 24, 2021
- 09:00
Five lessons for employers to apply to the pandemic’s second wave
As coronavirus cases rise across the country and some return-to-work plans become return-to-home plans, many employers are wondering how to help their employees adapt once again…
- By: Kim Siddall
- November 3, 2020 February 5, 2021
- 08:45
A legal update on the government’s CEWS and CERB programs
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many complicated issues for employers. Prudent employers should ensure they’re aware of the resources that may be available during this…
- By: Rayaz Khan
- April 14, 2020 November 11, 2020
- 08:30